Starting Today, December 2, 2024, Wisconsin State Parks, including Devil's Lake State Park here in…
December 20, 2024
Fresh Snow Alert!
We received approximately 8 inches of snow yesterday through the night. The park is open and all areas are accessible, though visitors should exercise caution on trails.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Perfect conditions for outdoor activities!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high of 19°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 30°F
Hiking Trail Conditions
Fresh snow is currently covering all bluff trails, concealing potential hazards. We recommend hiking poles and ice cleats.
Areas to Watch:
- East & West Bluff Trails: Snow-covered stairways, overlooks, and pavement; ice present
- CCC Trail: Lower section has ice hidden under snow
- Potholes Trail: Ice in upper section
- Tumbled Rocks Trail: Hidden ice and drops
- Balanced Rock Trail: Snow-covered stairs and drops
- Parfrey’s Glen: Hidden stairs and ice
Cross-Country Skiing
- Excellent snow conditions
- Note: Devil’s Lake does not groom trails
- Steinke Basin is available for multi-use
- For groomed trails, we recommend Mirror Lake State Park
Snowshoeing
- FREE to borrow snowshoes available at the Nature Center & Visitor Center during normal hours Sat & Sun
- Best snowshoeing areas:
- Steinke Basin
- Roznos Meadow
Lake Ice Conditions
Ice currently covers approximately 1/3 of the lake from the South End. Ice conditions are UNSAFE – We do NOT recommend going out on the ice right now.
Have a fun and SAFE weekend!
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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